Irom Sharmila Chanu

“I am identified as an embodiment of saints. Since the beginning of my fast, there is no change in the mindset of the people. They remain content in making me a symbol of resistance. They wanted me to be a martyr.”

“I got nothing out of fasting for 16 years. I want to contest election and become chief minister because I need power for a big change in society and system.”

“The day AFSPA is repealed I will eat rice from my mother's hand.”